A dramatic return for Chelsea FC's James as they face Hull in the FA Cup!
James, the resilient defender, missed the recent 2-2 draw against Leeds due to illness, and that followed a previous absence caused by an injury. But here's the good news: he's back and ready to take on Hull!
Liam Rosenior, the Blues' head coach, has confirmed James' availability and has immediately recalled him to the squad. However, there's a twist: Rosenior has some injury concerns to address.
"Marc's situation is still uncertain," Rosenior revealed during his pre-match press conference. "He's definitely out for the Hull game, and we're currently assessing his scans."
And this is where it gets interesting! Rosenior has made some bold team selection choices for this match, especially considering his connection to Hull as both a player and manager.
Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, Jorrel Hato, and Alejandro Garnacho are all set to start, while regular starters like Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Enzo Fernandez will be given a well-deserved rest. However, Rosenior has kept faith in Robert Sanchez, who will continue in goal.
So, here's the confirmed starting XI for Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Sarr, Hato; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Neto, Estevao Willian, Garnacho; Delap.
And the substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Gusto, Tosin, Badiashile, Fernandez, Derry, Joao Pedro, Mhueka.
Are you excited for this FA Cup clash? What do you think of Rosenior's team selection? Let's discuss in the comments and share your predictions for the match!
